Manhattan Graphics Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
MGC's principle mission is to provide a printmaking studio in Manhattan that offers professional facilities at a reasonable cost, and an environment where artists can work and learn together. Continued on schedule O.
- Income
- $132,530
- Spending
- $123,122
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 3.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 8
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 16% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 48% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $44,146 spent. PRINTMAKING CLASSES:Classes is one of the foundational programs of Manhattan Graphics. The classes cover basic printmaking techniques such as intaglio, relief, screenprint and lithography as well as specialized, advanced, creative, and innovative approaches. Manhattan Graphics offers classes throughout the year in terms of fall, spring, and summer. The core classes, which are classes that provide extended, advanced instruction in the basic techniques are offered in the fall, spring, and summer terms. The core classes also include shorter workshops that build on these skills. Shorter classes which are more exploratory and reach a wider audience are offered in the summer. During the year ended June 30, 2025, due to the closure for the construction of a new studio, Manhattan Graphics delivered 5 courses in its online and in-person classes with total enrollment of approximately 28 artists. In fiscsl year ended June 30, 2024, Manhattan Graphics delivered 47 courses in its online and in-person classes with total enrollment of approximately 204 artists.
- $28,468 spent. Open Workshop: Open workshop is Manhattan Graphics founding program. It allows artists to use printmaking studio in a self-directed manner to produce artwork. Prior to fiscal year 2025, some artists were charged on an hourly basis while others were charged based on bundled hours along with class enrollment (the charges were included in tuition). A few of the artists such as volunteer keyholders and scholarship artists (now known as Fellowship Artists) received complimentary open workshop hours. Manhattan Graphics also offered 24/7 studio access to the studio at a higher membership fee. At the end of the year ended June 30, 2024, Manhattan Graphics Centers moved to a new studio which was under construction for most of fiscal year 2025. As a result of the construction, much of the in-person programming was paused and the opportunity was used by the board to configure new offerings in preparation for reopening. During FY25 16 artists used the open workshop. In fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, 417 artists used the open workshop.
- $7,834 spent. Outreach:Outreach consists of several programs (Exhibitions, Artist Talks, Fellowships and Visiting Printmaker Workshop) that reach audiences beyond the studio walls of Manhattan Graphics. Exhibitions -These consist of solo member shows, exchange exhibitions, juried shows, and its annual member show in two gallery spaces. As a result of the ongoing construction in the new space, during the year ended June 30, 2025, Manhattan Graphics Center held 0 exhibitions. In fiscal year 2024, Manhattan Graphics held seven in-person exhibitions with 348 artists participating. There were no online exhibits in fiscal year 2025 or 2024.Artist Talks -These involve the regular invitation of artists to Manhattan Graphics studio to discuss their current practice with the public in gatherings that allow a free exchange of ideas. This program is funded by grants. Manhattan Graphics has temporarily moved the Artist Talks online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During the year ended June 30, 2025, Manhattan Graphics hosted Artist Talks featuring 4 guest speakers with 20 people participating. In fiscal year 2024, Manhattan Graphics hosted Artist Talks featuring 9 guest speakers, with 152 people participating. Fellowships-Manhattan Graphics awards fellowships every year to artists who are new to the studio, but whose financial situation precludes access. During the award term, each selected artist receives a tuition waiver for class (one long course or two short courses), unlimited open workshop time, access to storage, reimbursement for materials cost up to $125, as well as membership at Manhattan Graphics for one year. There were 14 fellowships in fiscal year 2025, as we reopened the studio. There were 9 fellowships students in fiscal year 2024. Visiting Printmaker Workshop-The Visiting Printmaker Workshop is an outreach youth education program. Manhattan Graphics teaching artists provide printmaking instruction onsite at Manhattan public high schools, together with the students' classroom art teacher. The sessions are supplemented by a field trip to a cultural institution. In fiscal year 2025 groups were invited to attend the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair for a demonstration of printmaking techniques and to view various prints from international artists. The program is entirely supported by grant funds. During fiscal year 2025, Manhattan Graphics provided six Visiting Printmaker workshops with students at The High School of Arts and Design as well as East Brooklyn Achievement First High School with 125 students participating. In fiscal year 2024, groups visited the main branch of the New York Public Library to view prints in the Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Librarys Treasures, as well as for an overview of the Picture collection, and to the Manhattan Graphics workshop space where the students were given a demonstration of the printmaking techniques they use in the classroom. The program is entirely supported by grant funds. During fiscal year 2024, Manhattan Graphics provided five Visiting Printmaker workshops with students at The High School of Arts and Design with 110 students participating
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1988.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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